Independent Pharmacies

Policy Committee    May 15, 2024

SCRANTON, May 15 – Two owners of independent pharmacies highlighted the fiscal challenges they face, and each highlighted abusive practices that are harming patients – specifically seniors and people with disabilities – across the state. The House Majority Policy Committee held the hearing at the Scranton Counseling Center to learn more from independent pharmacy owners. 

• Host: Rep. Kyle Donahue, D-Lackawanna
• Testifiers:
  • Eric Pusey- Owner, Better Health Pharmacy & Wellness
  • Tom DePietro- Owner, DePietro’s Pharmacy

Agenda + Testimony

• Hearing agenda and testimony: Independent Pharmacies

Media Release + News Coverage

• Donahue highlights fiscal challenges for independent pharmacies, May 15, 2024
• MyChesCo, Pennsylvania Legislators Seek to Reform Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices Amid Growing Concerns, May 16, 2024

Video + Photos

• Click here to view the entire hearing
• Click here to view photos from the hearing